Open AccessCan people self-select an exercise intensity sufficient to enhance muscular strength during weight training?
Author(s) -
de Oliveira Segundo Vh,
Grasiela Piuvezam,
de Azevedo Kpm,
de Medeiros Hj,
Leitão Jc,
Knackfuss Mi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000017290
Subject(s) - checklist , medicine , data extraction , protocol (science) , strength training , scopus , physical therapy , systematic review , medline , quality (philosophy) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , applied psychology , alternative medicine , psychology , pathology , cognitive psychology , philosophy , epistemology , political science , law
Background: Previous studies have reported that self-selection of the training intensity can be an interesting strategy to improve adherence in aerobic exercise programs. However, its effectiveness with weight training has not been systematically reviewed and remains unclear. In this study, we will describe a systematic review protocol that aims to investigate if people are able to self-select an intensity during weight training sufficient to enhance muscular strength. Methods: This protocol is guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols. In this study, we will search the following electronic databases: PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus. Intervention studies with at least one weight training session performed at self-selected intensity, with people from both genders and all age ranges will be included. The Downs & Black checklist will be used for methodological quality assessment. Two experienced reviewers will independently perform the selection of studies, data extraction, and evaluation of the methodological quality. Conclusion: This will be the first systematic review describing the results of weight training intervention studies with self-selected intensity. This study will provide high-quality and reliable evidence for health professionals and may direct methodological recommendations for further studies. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019120323